Bennett County, SDLifestyle & Demographics

The current population of Bennett County is 3,455
with the median age of 28.
Bennett County's median household income is $37,032,
and the average household net worth is $288,974.
31% of Bennett County's population are
long term residents having lived in their homes for more than 5 years,
while 19% of Bennett County's population have moved in the last year.

Bennett County

South Dakota

United States

Population

3,455

847,493

316,352,297

Median Household Income

$37,032

$49,270

$52,961

Average Household Net Worth

$288,974

$353,723

$495,853

Long-term Residents (5+ years)

31%

30%

35%

Annual Turnover

19%

23%

18%

Median Age

28 years

37 years

37 years

Age Distribution for Bennett County

Age distribution represents the distribution of the population in Bennett County by age group. In Bennett County, the male-to-female ratio is 1,695:1,760, which is 4% lower than the ratio of South Dakota, which is 423,962:423,531. Age demographic data is sourced from census, 2015.

Crime Index for Bennett County

Crime rate index represents the average crime rate for a local area in comparison to nearby areas and the national average. A crime index of 100 represents the national average. Bennett County, has 65% less property crime than South Dakota, and is 82% below the nation’s average. Bennett County, has 19% less personal crime than South Dakota and when compared to that of United States, Bennett County is 70% below the national average.

Marital Status for Bennett County Residents

Marital status represents the percent of residents in Bennett County that are single, married, widowed and divorced. In Bennett County, 57% of people are married and 43% of people are single. The percent of people married is 21% lower than the ratio of South Dakota, which is 78%. Marital data is sourced from census, 2015.

Household Income for Bennett County

Household income distribution represents the distribution of Bennett County income brackets at the household level. Overall, the median household income for Bennett County is $37,032, which is 25% lower than that of South Dakota ($49,270). Income data for Bennett County is sourced from census, 2015.

Bennett County Education Statistics

Education data represents the highest level of education attained by residents in Bennett County. In Bennett County, 18% of residents 18 and over graduated from high school and 17% completed a Bachelor’s degree or higher, which is 10% lower than that of South Dakota. Education statistics is sourced from census, 2015.

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